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Russia’s twilight war
For those of you who have read my second book, The Absent Superpower, recent events in Ukraine should not come as a surprise. Chapter 6, The Twilight War, lays out how Russian geography and demographic realities would dictate Russian aggression in its immediate periphery. This is not a justification of Moscow’s aggression against its neighbor, but international… -
Ukraine: The war after the war
In a public broadcast late February 21 (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a lengthy, moody speech about the status of relations between Russia and its neighbor, Ukraine. Putin in essence declared a formal cold war with the West, while also making clear his belief that an independent Ukraine should not exist – going… -
Russia claims troop withdrawal, offers talks as Ukraine hit with cyberattack
Russia appeared to make efforts towards deescalation in its tensions with Ukraine, announcing that some troops would be withdrawing from border positions. The announcement from the Russian Defense Ministry may be a sign that an invasion into Ukraine may not be imminent. “Units of the Western and Southern military districts that have completed their missions… -
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz upset by sexual assault questions
The Chicago Blackhawks had hoped to move forward from a sexual assault scandal, but owner Rocky Wirtz’s public comments at a town hall event have raised new questions about the organization’s culture and ability to protect its players. Wirtz’s appearance marked his first media availability since an independent report found “nothing was done” by Blackhawks’… -
3 athletes on the cusp of Team USA, Olympic history
223 athletes will don the red, white and blue at the 2022 Winter Olympics. While each athlete will have a chance to leave a mark on Team USA’s record books, Chloe Kim, Mariah Bell and Abby Roque have special opportunities to make history. Chloe Kim Kim, the daughter of South Korean immigrants, burst into America’s… -
Spotlighting Straight Arrow News’ 2021 staff selections
Political profiles. Geopolitical deep dives. Economic hiccups. The Straight Arrow News team broke down stories that made a difference to Americans and the world in 2021, all while a global pandemic continued to disrupt international supply chains and your everyday activities. Our newsroom came together and chose its nine favorite projects since launching in the… -
Hamilton, Verstappen battling to win historic Formula 1 title
It’s hard to script a scenario like the one unfolding in Formula 1’s 2021 season. With just one Grand Prix left on the calendar, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has earned the same number of championship points as 24-year-old Dutchman Max Verstappen. In 72 seasons of Formula 1 racing, the only other time two drivers… -
Just how dangerous are Instagram and Facebook to underage users?
Internal research first publicized by The Wall Street Journal revealed Instagram and parent company Facebook knew how damaging its platforms were to the mental health of children and teenagers. One in three teenagers said Instagram usage caused body image issues. Six percent of American teens who reported suicidal thoughts traced the desire to kill themselves… -
Release the Kraken: New Seattle franchise headlines NHL’s opening night
Almost three years after the National Hockey League approved expansion to Seattle, the Kraken will take the ice for their first regular season game in franchise history tonight as the NHL’s 2021-22 regular season begins. Seattle’s opening night opponent, the Vegas Golden Knights, stunned the league in 2017-18 by earning a Stanley Cup Final berth… -
US Postal Service begins slowing some mail delivery
As part of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan to cut costs, the United States Postal Service has started slowing delivery of some first-class mail and periodicals today. “Most First-Class Mail (61 percent) and Periodicals (93 percent) will be unaffected by the new service standard changes,” the Postal Service said in a statement. “Standards for… -
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, lava fountains form in park
HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit. Webcam footage of the crater showed lava fountains covering the floor of the crater and billowing clouds… -
Capitol Police chief: Never had the level of threats we’re seeing today
WASHINGTON (AP) — The newly installed chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the force, still struggling six months after an insurrection that left its officers battled, bloodied and bruised, “cannot afford to be complacent.” The risk to lawmakers is higher than ever. And the threat from lone-wolf attackers is only growing. In an interview… -
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says justices are not “partisan hacks”
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at an event celebrating the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center. “The media, along with hot takes on Twitter, report the results and decisions. … That makes the decision seem results-oriented. It leaves the reader to judge whether the court was right or wrong, based on whether she liked the results of…
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